Tuesday, November 20, 2012

November 25, 2012, from 8:30 am to Noon:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be a guest on Farmer Fred's garden radio talk shows
from 8:30 to 10 am on 1530 KFBK and from 10 am to noon on 650 KSTE
discussing organic tips for the late fall garden and landscape. Listenand call in to get your questions answered.

December 9, 2012 from 8:30 am to Noon:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be a guest on Farmer Fred's garden radio talk shows
from 8:30 to 10 am on 1530 KFBK and from 10 am to noon on 650 KSTE
discussing organic tips for the winter garden and landscape. Listenand call in to get your questions answered.

March 7, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien will be the instructor for the class on Integrated Pest Management which is part of a10-Week Green Gardening At Home Seriesoffered at the Roseville Utility Exploration Center. The program begins January 17, 2013 with classes to be held at the Exploration Center, 1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd., in Roseville, California. The program will provide a wealth of information and skills through presentations and hands-on exercises that can help you save money, conserve water and sustain your healthy landscapes. Call 916-746-1550 to register.

March 20, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien will be the instructor for the class on Fertilizes and Turf Care which is part of a10-Week Green Gardener Training Programfor horticultural professionals offered at the Sacramento Tree Foundation, 191 Lathrop Way, Suite D, Sacramento, CA. The programs will be held on Wednesdays beginning January 16th. Program topics include River-Friendly Landscaping Principles, Soil Health, Mulch and Compost, Irrigation (3 classes), Right Plant Right Place, Integrated Pest Management, Pruning for Plant Health and Fertilizers and Turf Care.

March 21, 2013 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien will be the instructor for the class on Fertilizes and Lawn Care which is part of a10-Week Green Gardening At Home Seriesoffered
at the Roseville Utility Exploration Center. The program begins January
17, 2013 with classes to be held Thursdays at the Exploration Center, 1501
Pleasant Grove Blvd., in Roseville, California . The program will provide
a wealth of information and skills through presentations and hands-on
exercises that can help you save money, conserve water and sustain your
healthy landscapes. Call 916-746-1550 to register.

May 11, 2013 from 12:30 to 2:00 pm:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will make a presentation about "Integrated Pest Management: Protect Good Bugs" as part of theGreen Gardener Workshop Mini-Series. Healthy gardens and natural habitats are filled with life - from microscopic bacteria and fungi eaten by worms and insects that in turn are eaten by birds and lizards. Learn how to maintain a healthy garden by reducing you dependence on pesticides and herbicides that don't distinguish between the good critters and the bad. The class will held at the Exploration Center, 1501
Pleasant Grove Blvd., in Roseville, California. Call 916-746-1550 to register.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

October 14, 2012, from 8:30 am to Noon:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be a guest on Farmer Fred's garden radio talk shows
from 8:30 to 10 am on 1530 KFBK and from 10 am to noon on 650 KSTE
discussing organic tips for the fall garden and landscape. Listenand call in to get your questions answered.

October 27, 2012, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be give a two hour presentation on: "SOIL NOT JUST A DIRTY WORD: Take a revealing journey into the mysteries of managing your soil's biology for an easy care, healthy, pest-free garden and landscape." Discover the latest techniques and tools to maximize the influence of the beneficial organisms that help your plants grow healthy and pest-free. Soil analysis, organic fertilization, and organic pest management will also be covered. The program will be held at Soil Born Farms American River Ranch, 2140 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova next to Hagan Park. For more information and to register go to theSacramento Natural Food Coop website.

November 25, 2012, from 8:30 am to Noon:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be a guest on Farmer Fred's garden radio talk shows
from 8:30 to 10 am on 1530 KFBK and from 10 am to noon on 650 KSTE
discussing organic tips for the late fall garden and landscape. Listenand call in to get your questions answered.

December 9, 2012, 2012 from 8:30 am to Noon:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be a guest on Farmer Fred's garden radio talk shows
from 8:30 to 10 am on 1530 KFBK and from 10 am to noon on 650 KSTE
discussing organic tips for the winter garden and landscape. Listenand call in to get your questions answered.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

September 5 - Novermber 7, 2012:
The Green Gardener Training Program
is a ten-week series of classes that provides participants with a
foundation of knowledge on River-Friendly landscape principles, soil
health, mulch, compost, irrigation, right plant right place, integrated
pest management (IPM), pruning, fertilizer, and turf care. Organic
horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will
be the instructor for the fertilizer and turf care class. Classes will
be held at the West Sacramento Community Center, Community Room, 1075
West Capitol Ave., West Sacramento, California.

September 16, 2012, 2012 from 8:30 am to Noon:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be a guest on Farmer Fred's garden radio talk shows
from 8:30 to 10 am on 1530 KFBK and from 10 am to noon on 650 KSTE
discussing organic tips for the fall garden and landscape. Listenand call in to get your questions answered.

October 14, 2012, 2012 from 8:30 am to Noon:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be a guest on Farmer Fred's garden radio talk shows
from 8:30 to 10 am on 1530 KFBK and from 10 am to noon on 650 KSTE
discussing organic tips for the fall garden and landscape. Listenand call in to get your questions answered.

November 25, 2012, 2012 from 8:30 am to Noon:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be a guest on Farmer Fred's garden radio talk shows
from 8:30 to 10 am on 1530 KFBK and from 10 am to noon on 650 KSTE
discussing organic tips for the late fall garden and landscape. Listenand call in to get your questions answered.

December 9, 2012, 2012 from 8:30 am to Noon:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be a guest on Farmer Fred's garden radio talk shows
from 8:30 to 10 am on 1530 KFBK and from 10 am to noon on 650 KSTE
discussing organic tips for the winter garden and landscape. Listenand call in to get your questions answered.

Sunday, July 29, 2012

August 4, 2012 from 8 am to 2 pm:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will have an educational booth at Harvest Day, at Fair Oaks Park, 11549 Fair Oaks Blvd. Fair Oaks, California. Steve will be answering your garden questions and solving your garden problems organically, as well as discussing the benefits of soil testing, organic gardening products available locally and other related topics. One of Sacramento's best horticultural events it includes numerous speakers, demonstrations, educational booths, tours of various demonstration gardens, and sampling of tree fruit, grapes and vegetables.

August 11, 2011 at 9:45 am:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will give a 45 minute presentation, "SOIL NOT JUST A DIRTY WORD: Take a revealing journey into the mysteries of managing your soil's biology for an easy care, healthy, pest free garden and landscape." Discover the latest techniques and tools that help your plants grow healthy and pest-free. Soil analysis, organic fertilization, and organic pest management will also be covered. The will be part of the Woodland Library Rose Clubheld in the Leake Room at the Woodland Public Library, 250 First Street, Woodland California. For more information call 707-344-6769.

August 12, 2012 from 9 am to Noon:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be a guest on Farmer Fred's garden radio talk shows from 9:00 to 10 am on 1530 KFBK and from 10 am to noon on 650 KSTE discussing organic tips for the summer garden and landscape. Listenand call in to get your questions answered.

August 14, 2012 from 8 am to 1pm:
Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be making a presentation "Sustainable Soil Management and Fertility for Healthy Turf" to the Northern California Sports Turf Association as part of an educational seminar. This event will be held at the Woodcreek Golf Course, 5880 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd., Roseville California.

September 5 - Novermber 7, 2012:
The Green Gardener Training Program is a ten-week series of classes that provides participants with a foundation of knowledge on River-Friendly landscape principles, soil health, mulch, compost, irrigation, right plant right place, integrated pest management (IPM), pruning, fertilizer, and turf care. Organic horticulturist Steven Zien from Living Resources Company will be the instructor for the fertilizer and turf care class. Classes will be held at the West Sacramento Community Center, Community Room, 1075 West Capitol Ave., West Sacramento, California.

Friday, March 16, 2012

March 18, 2012:

Steven Zien will be a guest on Farmer Fred's garden radio talk shows from 9 to 10 a.m. on 1530 KFBK and from 10 a.m. to noon on 650 KSTE discussing spring tips for the organic garden and landscape. Listen and call in to get your questions answered.

March 22, 2012:

Steven Zien will be making a presentation “Organic Production and It’s Role in Pest and Disease Prevention” to the Pesticide Applicators Professional Association from 2:45 to 3:15 p.m. at the Scottish Rite Center, 6151 "H" Street, Sacramento, CA 95819.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

The Sacramento Natural Food Coopwill host a film screening of film "The Last Crop" along with a reception and discussion from 6:30 - 9:00 PM at the Sierra 2 Community Center, 2791 24th Street, Sacramento. The film tells the story of a family, a farm and a vision for an agricultural future that is truly sustainable. Learn about how you can protect existing farms, create opportunities for young farmers and ensure sources of local food for generations to come. Join filmmaker Chuck Schultz, framers Jeff and Annie Main and others for a new and longer cut of this great film. Tickets are $15/$10 for Co-op Owners & Students. Register in advance by calling 916.868.6399 or online at www.sacfoodcoop.com.

About Me

Steven Zien’s Living Resources Company (www.organiclandscape.com) has been providing organic solutions and horticultural services to residents of the greater Sacramento area since 1977.
Best known as Sacramento’s Organic Advocate, Steve is a frequent guest on local garden radio shows and promotes organic methods in landscapes and gardens. He wrote an organic garden column in the Sacramento Bee for 20 years, served for 10 years as the Integrated Pest Management Specialist for the California State Fair and has taught courses on organic horticulture at American River College and University of California, Davis. His environmental leadership has been recognized locally and statewide with numerous awards including Sacramento County’s “Pollution Prevention Award” and California Dept. of Pesticide Regulation’s “IPM Innovator Award.”